So the transfer window firmly closed and fans were left scratching their heads at the complete
lack of activity from Middlesbrough. All day long rumours of different players being spotted in and
around Rockliffe were floating around the internet, 99% of which were complete fabrications, but at
the end of the day the only player who we ever looked likely to sign was Rob Hulse.
The Carling Cup draw has been made, and we'll be facing Liverpool for the first time since the
unlikely pairing of Aliadiere and Baptista led us to a remarkable 6-3 triumph at Anfield in January
2007.
Some may be disappointed that the kids have to face such a big side so early in the competition,
but I'm not.
